In the fourth piece of a multi-part series on responsible tourism, scientist and travel expert Louise de Waal details ways that individual travelers can minimize their impact on the sensitive natural environment of Africa.

Many of Africa’s fragile ecosystems rely on tourism for their protection with income from national park fees and tourism’s considerable contribution to GDP being vital for their survival. When visiting areas of nature conservation value or getting involved in environmentally sensitive activities, such as scuba-diving and whale watching, please prevent and minimise any negative impacts on the environment.

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